Specimen Information

Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID44934
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesauratus
Common NameGoldfish
StateVA
CountyAlexandria
LocalityPotomac River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameMiddle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan
HUC8 Number02070010
Map
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Collection Year1890
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
CommentsRJ Collection No. 1-3
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalUSNM
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/7/2024].

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